It can be confusing and painful for a parent to witness their child acting out, withdrawing, or becoming difficult to reach. Often, these behaviours appear to come out of nowhere—unexpected outbursts, refusal to follow rules, or sudden drops in motivation and self-control. But underneath these changes, there may be deeper issues at play. Children rarely…
Mental health concerns are rising across Canada, particularly among our teens. Teenagers often send out mental health red flags when they are suffering, and parents should be fully aware of these symptoms. We all have an obligation to help our teens through these tough moments and make sure they know that they have help. Thankfully,…
Therapy and counselling programs are predominant when it comes to treatment for behaviour or substance abuse issues. Choosing recovery over prior matters may seem daunting for troubled youth; however, relating to others in a similar age group that share similar thoughts and feelings can make the process easier. A group therapy program can support teens…
As human beings, we are created to connect with others. Just like we need physical nourishment, we also need emotional nourishment. This comes in part by bonding with and spending time with other people. In fact, people who have healthy relationships are generally happier and even live longer. However, when people are not feeling well…
Many young people face mental health problems as they get to their teen years. If your teen is suffering from any mental health challenges, you may have thought about talking to them about mental health care. Teen mental health is a delicate topic, but one that does require discussion at some point. If you advise…
Mental health problems are on the rise in Canada, especially in teens. With that in mind, celebrating World Mental Health Day is an excellent idea, and it will enable you to open discussion with your teen about mental health. It’s also a brilliant opportunity to do something fun together, and you can raise money for…